UPPSC & RPSC in Just 3 Months – A Complete Guide

Preparing for UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission) and RPSC (Rajasthan Public Service Commission) is a dream for many aspirants who want a respected government post, job stability, and a platform to serve the nation. Both exams are known for their vast syllabus, tough competition, and demand for consistent preparation. However, with the right strategy and focused planning, it is absolutely possible to crack UPPSC and RPSC in just 3 months.

This article explains a practical, realistic, and smart 3-month strategy to prepare for both state PSC exams without confusion, covering syllabus planning, subject strategy, daily routine, resources, revision, and test practice.

Why Preparing for UPPSC & RPSC Together Makes Sense

Both UPPSC and RPSC exams follow a similar pattern:

• General Studies paper

• State-specific facts

• Indian Polity, History, Geography

• Economy

• Science & Technology

• Current Affairs

The overlap between the two is almost 65–70%, which makes combined preparation possible. With the right approach, you can save time, revise better, and score higher in both states’ exams.

3-Month Master Plan to Crack UPPSC & RPSC

Below is a month-wise and week-wise approach to prepare completely and effectively.

Month 1: Foundation + Core Subjects (Build 60% of Syllabus)

Your first month is the most important. You must build clarity in concepts and complete major subjects.

1. Polity (Complete in 15 Days)

Why Polity first?
Because it is scoring, conceptual, and overlapping in both exams.

Focus on:

• Constitution

• Fundamental Rights & Duties

• Parliament

• Judiciary

• Panchayati Raj

• State Government

• Important Articles

Daily routine:

• Read Laxmikanth (2–3 chapters/day)

• Make micro-notes

• Solve 25 MCQs daily

2. Modern History (Complete in 10 Days)

Focus on:

• Freedom Movement

• Social Reform Movements

• Important Committees

• National Leaders

• Congress Sessions

• UPSC/RPSC previous year themes

Use:

• Spectrum Modern History

3. Geography (Complete in 8–10 Days)

Focus on:

• Physical Geography

• Indian Rivers, Soil, Climate

• Agriculture

• Minerals

• World Geography basics

Use simple conceptual books + daily mapping.

4. Basic Economics (5–6 Days)

Focus on:

• Indian Economy basics

• GDP, Inflation, Fiscal Policy

• Banking System

• Schemes & Budget Highlights

This completes nearly 60% of your entire syllabus in Month 1.

Month 2: State-Specific + General Science + Current Affairs + Practice

Month 2 is for UP- and Rajasthan-specific content plus high-scoring subjects.

1. State-Specific General Knowledge (UP + Rajasthan)

UPPSC State-Specific Topics

• History of UP

• Culture, Fairs, Festivals

• UP Economy

• Irrigation Projects

• National Parks & Sanctuaries

RPSC State-Specific Topics

• Rajasthan history – Rajput kingdoms, princely states

• Art, Culture, Folk Music & Dance

• Geography of Rajasthan

• Mineral resources

• Rivers & Dams

• Desert & Arid region features

This is one of the MOST scoring areas because questions repeat frequently.

Daily target:

• 2 hours UP GK

• 2 hours Rajasthan GK

• 20–30 state-wise MCQs

2. General Science (10–12 Days)

Focus on practical and basic science:

• Biology (Human body, diseases, nutrition)

• Physics (Motion, light, energy)

• Chemistry (Everyday chemistry)

Use NCERT class 6–10 for clarity.

3. Current Affairs (Daily 1 hour)

Focus on:

• Government schemes

• National events

• International issues

• Sports

• Awards

• State-specific current affairs

Monthly compilations are helpful for both UP and Rajasthan.

4. Solve Mock Tests (Minimum 30 Tests in Month 2)

Start solving:

• 10 Polity tests

• 10 History/Geography tests

• 10 State-specific tests

• 5–10 GS full tests

This builds exam temperament.

Month 3: Revision + Test Series + Improvements

This is the “final polishing phase” where you convert knowledge into marks.

1. Full-Length Tests (40–45 Tests)

Take at least:

• 25 UPPSC model tests

• 20 RPSC model tests

Improve after each test:

• Identify mistakes

• Revise weak areas

• Reattempt difficult questions

2. 3-Round Revision Strategy

Round 1 (7 days) – Read all core subjects again

Polity, History, Geography, Economics, Science

Round 2 (7 days) – State-specific GK

UP GK + Rajasthan GK micro-notes

Round 3 (6 days) – Only MCQs & error correction

Practice 2,000+ MCQs.

Daily Study Plan (3 Months)

Total = 7–8 hours daily (enough with discipline)

Best Books + Resources (Short List)

Common Subjects

• Polity – Laxmikanth

• Modern History – Spectrum

• Geography – NCERT + Mapping

• Economy – NCERT + Budget summary

• Science – NCERT 6–10

UPPSC Specific

• UP GK – Lucent + UP Special books

• UP Current Affairs monthly magazine

RPSC Specific

• Rajasthan GK – Lakshya or Rajasthan Adhyayan

• RPSC past year papers (very important)

Final Tips to Crack UPPSC & RPSC in 3 Months

• Focus on high-weightage subjects first

• Make micro-notes for quick revision

• Attempt 80–90 MCQs daily

• Avoid reading too many books

• Do weekly revisions without fail

• Stay motivated and disciplined

• Don’t skip mock tests

• Analyze mistakes after every test

Consistency is more important than long hours.

Conclusion

Cracking UPPSC and RPSC in just 3 months is achievable with a focused, strategic, and disciplined approach. The syllabus overlap between the two exams makes combined preparation easier, saving time and boosting efficiency. With strong fundamentals, systematic revision, mock tests, and proper time management, you can confidently attempt both exams and secure a high score.

Believe in yourself, follow the strategy consistently, and success will be within reach.